I've not been able to post any pictures of our youngest son, Benjamin, because he was a foster child/ward of the State and his picture was not permitted to be posted on the internet or newspapers...
Until today, because he's officially our ADOPTED son!!! Here's a few pictures I thought I'd share -- of him playing, and of adoption day.
This is my dad keeping guard over the courtroom entrance before going before Judge Beebe.
This part was really cool. When Judge Beebe announced the adoption as final, she allowed Benjamin to strike the gavel. I think he struck it about 23 times! He had a blast banging on something and getting away with it.
Finally, my gorgeous sister and me striking a pose after it was all finished! Happy day! 
I'm going to just start crying super happy tears of joy! Congratulations x 10000 !!!! He is absolutely precious! Beautiful boy! May he be a mighty warrior for God! :)
ReplyDeleteGood job!
How wonderful! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome! Such a beautiful family!
ReplyDeleteBefore having babies I worked for Child Protective Services...moments of adoption are such a blessing in that world. God Bless Benjamin!
Congratulations dude!!! That is such great news. I can only imagine how you must feel, I am elated just reading this and seeing these photos. Praise God for His goodness!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome Brother!
ReplyDeleteHow Gospel-like:
"I will not leave you as orphans;"
- John 14:18
Congratulations Mike,
ReplyDeleteThis is the best news I've heard all day!
And I love to hear good news.
God bless you and your family,
Ron
Thanks everybody! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your joy with us. We shed tears of happiness for all of you. Benjamin is a blessing for all of you and you all are a blessing to him. Congratulation and Happy Birthday to Benjamin.
ReplyDeleteLove Aunt Pam & Uncle Paul
It's so wonderful to read and see this here - congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThis is great! Congratulations Mike!
ReplyDeleteBenjamin is a wonderful name.
God bless.